Tracks From Abroad

Japan - Tracks from Abroad Ep. 123

Bermuda - Tracks from Abroad Ep. 122

Lithuania - Tracks from Abroad Ep. 121

Sierra Leone - Tracks from Abroad Ep. 120

Cameroon - Tracks from Abroad Ep. 119

California - Tracks from Abroad Ep.118

Guyana - Tracks from Abroad Ep. 117

We speak to Dakota about Guyana on the 117th episode of Tracks From Abroad. She shares about visiting the country to see family and also explains more recent economic developments in the country, shaping the country's future. We hear music from the likes of Bing Serrao and the Ramblers, a Canadian Guyanese band who have been around since the 1950s, as well as Jospeh of Mercury and Anjulie, both Canadian-Guyanese musicians active today. Take a seat and enjoy some of the tracks from Guyana, right here on Tracks From Abroad.

Congo - Tracks from Abroad Ep. 116

On the 116th episode of Tracks From Abroad, Tela and Tegra take us on a tour of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They reminisce about how big, supportive Congolese families let you experiment with different careers, and how a certain subgroup likes to spend their hard-earned cash on dazzling, colourful suits. Both looking good and feeling good is crucial to Congolese culture, so sit back or get down to the this episode's soundtrack of contemporary Congolese music, and tune in next week at 6:00 on CIUT 89.5FM.

Afghanistan - Tracks from Abroad Ep.115

On the 115th episode of Tracks From Abroad we speak to Omer from Afghanistan. Seeking refuge from his home country, he first arrived in the United States before seeking asylum in Canada. Omer had a goal to study at the University of Toronto, and after retaking a year of high school, he achieved his dream and is currently pursuing a second degree at the University. Omer speaks about the importance of education in his family, his father having taught at girls schools back home. We hear songs from Mozhdah and Hangama, both Afghani-Canadian musicians keeping their culture alive through song. We hope you enjoy and tune in next week on CIUT 89.5FM for another episode of Tracks From Abroad.

Taiwan - Tracks from Abroad Ep. 114

The 114th episode of Tracks From Abroad is all about Taiwan. We talk to Scott, who guides us through the island nation's combination of bustling city and tranquil forest. He also speaks about his heartache-tinged rom-com films and the universal appeal of country & blues. So strum your guitar to the tunes we play on this episode and find out what whether the Taiwanese feel the blues like we do!